Executive PA Diploma
Our specialised home study/distance learning Executive PA Diploma Level 3 qualification accredited by NCFE CQ plus 650 CPD points/credits is our most popular qualification and designed to train you to a professional standard for a rewarding career as a top PA!
This course is highly recognised by employers from a wide range of business sectors including NHS, local government, banks, corporate and small businesses.
The course is suitable if you are a beginner or changing careers, as well as those of you already working as a PA/Secretary/Administrator and looking to gain recognition for your existing experience and develop your skills and knowledge further. The course will enable you to apply for Executive PA positions.
The average salary for Executive PAs is £37,000 with the top range exceeding £40,000 and some more experienced roles over £50,000 in the London area. Salaries have increased by over £2,500 in the last 12 months (Reed). Current salaries can be found at Reed – Executive PA Salary Check.
Scroll down to read about:
- How you will study
- Course Content
- Qualification Accreditation Details
- Course Fees, Payment Options and Discounts
- How to Enrol
Home Study/Distance Learning – with a difference!
This is a home study/distance learning course with personal tutor support throughout providing guidance, feedback, individually marked work – similar to a classroom based course but without the need to attend any classes!
You can study as and when you wish – there are no set time frames to complete your work within other than the overall course time frame. Some weeks you may wish to study more and then less the following week. All very flexible!
You can study full time/fast track so you can complete the course as quickly as you wish (some students have completed in 6 months), or part time to fit in around other commitments choosing to complete the course at a slower pace studying from as little as 2 hours-8 hours a week to suit.
Whatever your study or payment plan, the course is open for 22 months.
Accreditation – NCFE CQ and 650 CPD points/credits
The course is a fully accredited qualification and upon successful completion you will be awarded 650 CPD points/credits and the:
CQ10452 – Executive PA Diploma (Level 3)
Comprising the following individual Diplomas:
CQ10447 – Professional IT User Diploma (Level 3)
CQ10445 – Professional Administration Diploma (Level 3)
CQ10446 – Professional Business Documents Diploma (Level 3)
CQ10472 – PA Skills Certificate (Level 3)
CQ10464 – Teeline Shorthand Diploma (Level 3) – Additional Option/cost
Level 3 is advanced level and the course has been benchmarked using Ofqual’s QCF level descriptors to allow you to consider the depth of study, and level of difficulty involved. Further information about NCFE Awarding Body and accreditation.
Course Content
There is a PA text book included in the course, IT manuals, demonstration videos, information booklets, mock exams, worked examples, marked assignments and tasks, ongoing tutor support. You will complete untimed Assessments or timed exams at the end of each Unit for submission to NCFE.
Free careers advice, CV review and job application support included in the course.
| Level 3 - Professional IT User Diploma - Microsoft Office | |
|---|---|
| Word - Word Processing | Excel - Spreadsheets and Charts |
| PowerPoint - Electronic Presentations | Access - Databases |
| Outlook - Email and PIM | Publisher - Desktop Publishing |
| Internet Browsing Software | |
You will need Microsoft Office for this section of the course. Monthly subscription available for Office 365 or earlier versions back to 2013 are suitable. Details on request.
| Level 3 - Professional Administration Diploma | |
|---|---|
| Business Events | Business Trips |
| Business Meetings and Conference Calls | Reviewing Office Procedures |
| Research and Report Writing | HR Recruitment |
| Diary Management | Business Organisations |
| Petty Cash, Stationery and Travel Costs Management | Composing Complex Business Documents |
| Level 3 - Professional Business Documents Diploma | |
|---|---|
| Touch Typing and Speed Development (interactive typing program) | Advanced Business Letters |
| Complex Tables | Producing and Editing Multi-page Reports |
| Audio Transcription | Mail Merge |
Timed exams for this Diploma. Resits available if required.
| Level 3 - PA Skills Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Confidence Building and Self Esteem | Organisational Skills, Stress Management, Ergonomics and Health |
| Communication Skills - Body Language, Listening and Answering Skills, Telephone Techniques | Relationship and People Management skills |
| Social Media and Networking Skills | |
| Level 3 - Teeline Shorthand Diploma - Additional option - special discount rate - £240 | |
|---|---|
| Teeline Theory | Speed Development from 40 wpm to 70 wpm |
| Business Correspondence Dictation and Transcription | Minutes of Business Meetings |
There are 2 text books with this Diploma. You will also need a shorthand notebook and biro.
Course Fees, Discounts, Payment and Study Options
| Course Fees | £1,950 |
|---|---|
| 15% Discount for Paying in Full You can complete the course in as little as 6 months or as soon as you wish. | £1,656 |
| 10% Discount for Paying Quarterly You can complete the course over 12 months. | £1,752 Each quarter payment £438 |
| Modular Payments Choose as and when you buy the next module(s) to suit your study plans and budget. You can choose to study only specific modules and you will receive certificates to cover those modules only providing a bespoke course option. | £70 per module - 28 modules |
| PAYG - Pay as you go - Monthly Subscription No interest charged and no finance agreement. You can pay monthly by standing order. You can stop your course at any time you wish. | You can decide on the monthly amount you pay to suit your own budget. The course programme is spread over the payment plan. This enables all students to study with us no matter what their budget. |
How to Enrol
If you would like to enrol on this course please email:
Providing details of
- Course Title
- Month you would like to start
- Which payment option you would like to choose
An enrolment form will then be sent to you by email.